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USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS

Volume: 28 Number: 3 September 3, 2025
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USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS

Abstract

This review study investigates the functional applications of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in textile products. TiO₂ is a widely used metal oxide compound in the textile industry due to its high thermal stability, photocatalytic activity, and low toxicity. The study particularly focuses on various application areas of TiO₂. One of these is flame-retardant finishing processes, where the incorporation of TiO₂ can reduce the flame propagation rate in textile materials, thereby improving fire resistance. Another significant application is in functional textiles that emit far-infrared (FIR) radiation. Through the addition of ceramic-based materials like TiO₂, textile surfaces can emit FIR waves, which are known to offer health benefits such as improved blood circulation. Additionally, TiO₂ nanoparticles act as strong ultraviolet (UV) filters, protecting fabrics against harmful UV radiation and providing a high level of UV protection. Moreover, the applications of TiO₂ in nanofiber production, photocatalytic treatment of textile wastewater, bleaching of textile fibers, and the development of self-cleaning surfaces are also examined. The photocatalytic properties of TiO₂ enable the decomposition of organic contaminants and dyes under light exposure, imparting self-cleaning capabilities to fabrics and contributing to the removal of dye pollutants from textile wastewater. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these applications by compiling and synthesizing findings from previously published research through an extensive literature review.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Textile Science, Textile Chemistry, Textile Finishing

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

September 3, 2025

Submission Date

September 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 18, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 28 Number: 3

APA
Yüce, İ. (2025). USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 28(3), 1624-1638. https://doi.org/10.17780/ksujes.1545526
AMA
1.Yüce İ. USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS. KSU J. Eng. Sci. 2025;28(3):1624-1638. doi:10.17780/ksujes.1545526
Chicago
Yüce, İsmail. 2025. “USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 28 (3): 1624-38. https://doi.org/10.17780/ksujes.1545526.
EndNote
Yüce İ (September 1, 2025) USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 28 3 1624–1638.
IEEE
[1]İ. Yüce, “USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS”, KSU J. Eng. Sci., vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 1624–1638, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.17780/ksujes.1545526.
ISNAD
Yüce, İsmail. “USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 28/3 (September 1, 2025): 1624-1638. https://doi.org/10.17780/ksujes.1545526.
JAMA
1.Yüce İ. USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS. KSU J. Eng. Sci. 2025;28:1624–1638.
MLA
Yüce, İsmail. “USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 28, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 1624-38, doi:10.17780/ksujes.1545526.
Vancouver
1.İsmail Yüce. USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS. KSU J. Eng. Sci. 2025 Sep. 1;28(3):1624-38. doi:10.17780/ksujes.1545526

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